Things to do and see

Sorbietrees Bed and Breakfast caters for all types of tourist and visitors to the Borders and is an ideal base for a peaceful relaxing holiday exploring Scotland's Castles, Abbeys, Country Houses, along with the history, culture and wildlife of the Borders Reivers country.

Take a trip to Hermitage Castle, this vast eerie fortress not only witnessed long years of turbulent border reiving, but it played host to the tragic Mary Queen of Scots when she snatched two hours' rendezvous with her lover Bothwell. You can then continue the journey by visiting Mary's house in Jedburgh along with the beautiful Abbey.

Sorbietrees was the home of William Armstrong famous for his untimely death. Find out more about him and other Armstrongs at the Clan Armstrong Centre at Langholm

The Liddesdale Heritage Centre which was completely refurbished in 2012 provides an insight into Newcastleton's (Copshaw Holm's) past and the friendly and helpful staff are on hand to answer questions or help your discover more. Take a trip to the Hawick Heritage Hub and trace your ancestry. We are within 30 minutes travelling of Kielder Water, Carlisle, Gretna Green and Hadrian's Wall to name but a few.

Railway enthusiasts can check out the Waverley Route Heritage Association.

For the more energetic why not try out the 7 Stanes Mountain Biking facility, the Southern Border's Loop, the cross-border trail or stop while on Route 10 of the Reivers Cycle Trail.

The challenging 9 hole golf course on the Holm Hill also provides magnificent views over Newcastleton and the Liddesdale valley.

Whithaugh Park run by Rock UK Ltd has a range of outdoor activities including Abseilling, Archery, Canoeing, Climbing, High Ropes, Kayaking or Mountain Biking, an indoor swimming pool and bike hire

The first weekend in July each year is the Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival and the Copshaw Common Riding (a unique experience not to be missed) and the last Saturday in August is our local "Holm Show".

Fishing, horse riding and walking are close by

The dark sky at Sorbietrees is perfect for star gazing. Find out more at Dark Sky Discovery and Kielder Observatory.